Trenton, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Trenton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Trenton and Grundy County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Grundy County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 81 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Grundy County compares with Missouri
Grundy County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Grundy County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Grundy County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 73.5 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 14% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.4% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.6% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.6% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 32.9% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Grundy County has lower values than Missouri for crashes per 100k residents / yr and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Grundy County at a glance: December worst month: 18.5% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Grundy County has recorded 81 truck crashes since 2015, with 38 people injured and 3 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 51 days.
Trenton had 19 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Grundy County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (18.5% of the year) and are lowest in March (2.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (9.9%).
Road surface: 11.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Trenton since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-146 (1), SR-6 (1) and US-65 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Trenton fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 11.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Missouri), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Grundy County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-146 | 1 |
| SR-6 | 1 |
| US-65 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Grundy County) |
|---|---|
| Mo 6 | 34 |
| US-65 | 20 |
| Cst Main St | 2 |
| Rt A | 2 |
| Rt F | 2 |
| Crd 95Th St | 1 |
| Crd Nw 22Nd Ave | 1 |
| Crd Nw 3Rd St | 1 |
Trenton at a glance
| Population | 5,588 |
| Land area | 6.4 sq mi |
| Density | 867 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64683) | $52,109 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64683) | $109,439 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Grundy County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 20 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 4 | -83% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 5 | +43% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 7 | +37% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 7 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Trenton
How many truck crashes happen in Trenton?
81 truck crashes have been reported in Grundy County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 38 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Trenton?
The worst month is December: 18.5% of truck crashes in Grundy County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Trenton?
Since 2015, Grundy County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Trenton compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 73.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Grundy County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Trenton?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.